Enjoy this Vodka Cranberry cocktail recipe - perfect for parties, cozy nights at home, and during the holidays! It's an easy to make adult drink combining vodka, cranberry juice, and a squeeze of lime, garnished with fresh cranberries and a lime twist.
Add the ice, chilled vodka, and cranberry juice in a lowball cocktail glass (at least 12-ounce capacity). Gently stir to combine.
Garnish the glass with a lime wedge and optional fresh cranberries.
Before drinking, squeeze the juice of the lime wedge into the cocktail. Enjoy!
Notes
Even if your vodka isn't chilled, your cocktail will still be delicious. Chilling the vodka beforehand means you can use less ice, which prevents the drink from getting diluted as the ice melts.
To check if your glass is the right size for this recipe, try this: Fill it with one cup of ice, then pour in three-quarters of a cup (6 ounces) of water. If the glass can hold both the ice and water, it's suitable for this drink. If the glass is smaller, simply use less ice to make sure it can hold all the vodka and cranberry juice.
You can skip the fresh cranberries garnish if you want, but it's recommended to use the lime wedge and a squeeze of lime juice when serving.